Alexis Stratfold

Alexis Goldberg

Alexis loved visiting France as a child and always dreamed of living there one day. Fortunately she met a man who had the same dream! So they married, then bought a beautiful 300-year-old character house in a pretty village in the Languedoc Roussillon. Alexis has been writing about France for a decade, inspiring and helping hundreds of British people to move there. She says: "Our only regret is that we did not move to France earlier! The lifestyle is tranquil, the summers are long and hot and the sun shines almost every day (or seems like it does!). We’ve made friends of many nationalities here."

Living in the wine regions of Provence

Provence is one of the loveliest and most popular regions of France. The very word conjures up a vision of fields of lavender, charming villages, cosy restaurants with checked table cloths, gorgeous sandy beaches, a laid back lifestyle and, of course, sampling the Provencal cuisine and wine.

7 tips for living in France on €1231 per month

Living in France has so many benefits: the laidback lifestyle, the space, the beauty of the countryside, the rivers, the fantastic food and wine – the list goes on! It’s no wonder that France remains one of the most popular countries in Europe for Brits to travel to, buy a home in and generally consider as our closest neighbour.

Five of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’

Did you know – every year, a list of the most beautiful villages in France is released? If you are looking to move to rural France, this should prove to be very handy!

How to have a successful property viewing trip to France

A property viewing trip to France is an exciting moment in your home hunt, but how do you get the best out of your time? What do you need to think about and how do you plan it? We share our top tips for a stress-free trip.

What has changed for UK nationals in France since Brexit?

What has changed for UK nationals in France since Brexit? Here we give you a flavour of life in France for UK citizens now, as well as advice on how you can still own property here and enjoy everything France has to offer. What is certain is, although you may be finding it difficult to navigate your way around the new rules, it is not all bad news. Our nearest neighbour is still our friend!

5 of the best villages to buy property in Occitanie

With the lovely “pink city” of Toulouse roughly at its centre, Occitanie stretches from its northern and western border, from the Nouvelle Aquitaine right the way down to the border with Spain in the south and the Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur in the east.